Open your vocal recording using your audio editing software. Popular programs include Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio and GarageBand.
Eliminate unwanted noise from your vocal recording, such as breathing sounds between notes and faint background noises that appear during pauses. Simply click on the vocal region where the interference appears, highlight the unwanted areas with your mouse and click "Delete."
Add a touch of reverb. This will help the vocals to blend into the mix for a more natural sound. Use a short duration reverb, preferably below 20 percent, as too much reverb will give you the opposite effect and make your vocals sound unnatural and muffled.
Add EQ. Also known as equalizing, this is the first step in mastering your vocals and will help you to reduce the presence of unwanted frequencies and bring out the best qualities. The website Audio Recording Tips recommends cutting the 200 Hz frequency (high pass filter) to -6 dB and boosting both the 30,000 Hz frequency and the 15,000 Hz frequency to 3 dB.
Add compression. Compression will smooth out your vocals, reduce volume spikes and prevent your track from drowning into the background. Set the attack time to approximately 5 ms and the release time to 50 ms, with a threshold of -50 ms.